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Job description
Respiratory Therapist
Perform all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Respond to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintain and complete appropriate documentation in patients' charts and departmental records. Perform as charge therapist when necessary.
Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines
Perform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines
Access patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation
Provide airway management, ventilation and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation and perform intubations after receiving approval
Assess patient condition and response to respiratory care so recommendations can be made when necessary and establish protocols are followed
Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment that are the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Department
Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor
Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages
Charge for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training:
Associate's degree from a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program required
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) required
Licensed by the NCRCB required
BCLS certified by the American Heart Association required
Work Experience:
1 year of clinical experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities
Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
Knowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson's Model) to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staff
Physical Requirements:
Ability to communicate orally
Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment
Visual acuity
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
Ability to position and move patients
Ability to push heavy equipment to patients' bedsides
May involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials
Required Licenses and Certifications
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Worksite address
fayetteville, NC, 28305, US
Who can apply
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